After bagging the UAAP Season 81 Men’s Football Rookie of the Year award, star forward Shanden Vergara has decided to take his talents to Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. “Now, [a] new chapter has opened. And while the Philippines is my home, and La Salle has paved the way, I am confident that I am…
Category: Sports
Being an athlete does not just require exceptional skills and a ton of training hours in order to be the best one in the field. There are other factors to consider, such as equipment, coaches, and other miscellaneous expenses. What more for national athletes? They need top-tier coaches, top-of-the-line equipment, and opportunities to train in…
In a country that has an obsession with basketball, other sports are often overlooked. Hence, the development of some other sports are stalled. Recently, however, one sport has grown exponentially at a rate that is unparalleled—the beautiful game of football. The interest of the Filipino people has been piqued by the success of its national…
Every year, the best athletes from the Southeast Asian region come out to compete in one of the most important sporting events in the world, the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). This year, the Philippines will host the 30th edition of the event, which will begin on November 30 and close on December 11. For…
“Nothing’s planned.” These were the words former Green Tanker Johansen Aguilar shared with The LaSallian after a talk show where he shared his outlook on “finding your own style” in the Verdure at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, last Thursday, July 4. Having graduated in 2014, Aguilar might not be a familiar face except for…
With the Toronto Raptors making history in the recently concluded National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals 2019, basketball enthusiasts now shift their focus to the offseason. The offseason can be the most anticipated or dreaded time of the year for loyal supporters of certain teams. Unexpected trades and sudden moves by stars and clubs from the…
Earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, the San Beda Red Lions clinched a dominant 74-57 win over the DLSU Green Archers. The win kept San Beda University (SBU) at the top of the table with no losses in 10 games. Meanwhile, DLSU concluded their FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup stint at second…
Earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan, the DLSU Green Archers edged the LPU Pirates, 82-80, in a grind-out affair. With the win, the Green-and-White booked a ticket to the FilOil Preseason Cup Finals, as opposed to leaving home early in last year’s quarterfinals. Justine Baltazar was a key cog in…
Clinching top honors in the league is no walk in the park, and cementing a three-peat legacy is no easy coup either. Yet the DLSU Lady Booters were steadfast in achieving the rare feat for the University. Unlike the two previous editions of the tournament wherein DLSU went up against UST, the UAAP Season 81…
After falling short of a Final Four stint last UAAP Season 81 because of a heartbreaking loss to the FEU Tamaraws, the DLSU Green Archers remain hopeful as go-to center Justine Baltazar showcased his full potential this recently concluded season. Although the squad lost a valuable piece in Ben Mbala, Baltazar strongly proved that he…